Loreen Erwin, 75, of Fort Frances, Ont. (formerly of 1607 Colonization Rd. W.), passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital, C.C.U., in Fort Frances. Loreen was born Dec. 3, 1922 in Melaval, Sask. to the late David and Roseann Cogger. In 1930, Loreen moved with her […]
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Rev. Earl Swanson, 83, of 1027 King’s Highway, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Earl was born Sept. 9, 1914 in the Township of Wood River, Wis. to the late Albert and Esther Swanson. He was raised on the […]
Ron and Carrie (nee Copenace) are thrilled to announce the late and safe arrival of their daughter, November Rain, on December 11, 1997 at 11:10 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. at McKellar Hospital. Proud grandparents are Ron and Geraldine Kelly and Norman and Anita Copenace all of Onigaming. Equally […]
Marcel Gustaaf Fauconnier passed away peacefully at McKellar Hospital, with his family at his side, on Dec. 30, 1997. Marcel was born in Parike, Belgium on May 3, 1914. He is survived by his children, Tony and wife, Rita, Betty and husband, Bob Loveday, and William and wife, Wyoma; five […]
Here is something to ponder for New Year’s resolutions. When to say “yes” and when to say “no.” In general, “yes” is considered “positive” and “no” is “negative.” But whether either is true really depends on the consequences. In fact, the outcomes can be very different in corporate and family […]
“Rosie the Riveter” is gone. She died earlier this year at age 77 in Clarksville, Ind. I am both saddened and surprised. Saddened because Rosie stood for so much. And surprised because I didn’t know there was a real Rosie. To begin with, Rose Will Monroe was just a riveter […]
The Snowy, or Arctic Owl, is not a native of our part of Northern Ontario but is a fairly regular visitor, about every four years or so. This is a big bird, as large as the Horned Owl, with a wingspan of five feet or more. The male bird, smaller […]
Dear sir: As a follow-up to my letter in last week’s Times, here are several points I’d like to make with regards to the meeting of the arena user groups held earlier this month: oIt was likened to a game of charades. Nothing could be changed to accommodate the users […]
Dear sir: The second-annual ice fishing derby is scheduled to take place in March. It was advertised as promoting business in the community of Fort Frances but there are businesses that have not been paid for last year’s services. It is difficult to support an event that has not paid […]
Gilbert Gustafson, 75, of Stratton, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Gib was born Nov. 29, 1922 in Tait Township, Ont., where he was raised. On June 8, 1944, Gib was united in marriage to Lenora Kavanagh. He joined the Canadian […]
Winnie Cameron, 74, of 928 Victoria Ave. N., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. She was born Nov. 20, 1923 in Canning Town, England to the late James and Beatrice Lowe. In 1945, Winnie came to Canada as a […]
Stella Almira Dick, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997. She was born Nov. 19, 1912 in Devlin, Ont. to the late George and Mary Farmer. Stella later moved to Fort Frances, and on Sept. […]
